MSC ABIDJAN (IMO 9618264)
MSC ABIDJAN is a Container Ship built in 2013 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 128,140 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 96,375, and a length overall of 300.01 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of large-scale container transport vessels. MSC ABIDJAN is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 7 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 255806434
- Call sign: CQEN7
- Gross tonnage: 96375
- Deadweight: 128140 t
- Length overall: 300.01 m
- Beam: 48.2 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 24/07/2024, Hamburg (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/09/2026
- Registered owner: MI-DAS LINE SA (Panama)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO SRL (Nevis)
- DOC holder: Mediterranean Shipping Company S.r.l (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 36°41.1′N · 036°11.7′E · Speed 12.5 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 20:10 UTC
- Destination: Iskenderun (ISK) (TR ISK)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC ABIDJAN?
The vessel has a length overall of 300.01 metres and a beam of 48.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.87 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of MSC ABIDJAN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 128,140 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 96,375.
Which classification society maintains MSC ABIDJAN?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 52 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 7 September 2026. All-time records show 35 inspections since 2013 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 24 July 2024.
Where has MSC ABIDJAN been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been observed in the West Africa and South Africa regions.
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